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School’s out, but not for trailblazershttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/schools-out-but-not-for-trailblazers/3037796.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/schools-out-but-not-for-trailblazers/3037796.articleToday’s issue is our last of the summer. Three, seemingly endless, weeks of scorching summer sun with nothing to do but soak up the rays as the Ashes stretch out ahead of us. Possibly.Mon, 3 Aug 2015 00:00 GMTChez Bruce, Wandsworthhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/chez-bruce-wandsworth/3037780.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/chez-bruce-wandsworth/3037780.articleThere is, I am told an unspoken rivalry between local supporters of Trinity, Clapham and Chez Bruce, Wandsworth and there are very definitely two camps. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:01 GMTTomorrow's law firm: You might not like what you findhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/business-leadership-news/tomorrows-law-firm-you-might-not-like-what-you-find/3037744.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/business-leadership-news/tomorrows-law-firm-you-might-not-like-what-you-find/3037744.articleStill convinced the traditional law firm model has a future? Allow Adam Smith Esq president Bruce MacEwen to put you straight.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:45 GMTLandmark Supreme Court decision has major implications for litigation costs caseshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/landmark-supreme-court-decision-has-major-implications-for-litigation-costs-cases/3037705.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/landmark-supreme-court-decision-has-major-implications-for-litigation-costs-cases/3037705.articleA long-awaited Supreme Court decision that CFAs are compatible with human rights legislation has major implications.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:47 GMTWragges won’t turn away now that it is on America’s doorstephttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/wragges-wont-turn-away-now-that-it-is-on-americas-doorstep/3037636.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/wragges-wont-turn-away-now-that-it-is-on-americas-doorstep/3037636.articleWragges’ merger with Gowlings positions it for global expansion.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:03 GMTNever mind the Ashes: England and Australia are battling for the Chinese investment prizehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/never-mind-the-ashes-england-and-australia-are-battling-for-the-chinese-investment-prize/3037333.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/never-mind-the-ashes-england-and-australia-are-battling-for-the-chinese-investment-prize/3037333.articleJust as we are locked in competition for cricket’s greatest prize, England and Australia are also competing for one of the great global economic prizes: Chinese inward investment.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00 GMTNever mind the IPOs, firms need visionhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/never-mind-the-ipos-firms-need-vision/3037378.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/never-mind-the-ipos-firms-need-vision/3037378.article Gateley’s IPO on AIM in May surprised many.Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:03 GMTBritain is crippled by a deficit in business trusthttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/britain-is-crippled-by-a-deficit-in-business-trust/3037125.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/britain-is-crippled-by-a-deficit-in-business-trust/3037125.articleWhen the economy crashed seven years ago, so did people’s trust in business.Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00 GMT​Legal implications arising from a Grexithttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/europe-opinion/legal-implications-arising-from-a-grexit/3037281.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/europe-opinion/legal-implications-arising-from-a-grexit/3037281.articleWhile the chances of Greece leaving the eurozone have diminished a Grexit still remains possible.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:42 GMTThe uncertain boundaries of legal professional privilegehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/litigation-opinion/the-uncertain-boundaries-of-legal-professional-privilege/3037236.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/litigation-opinion/the-uncertain-boundaries-of-legal-professional-privilege/3037236.articleLawyers are not protected by privilege when giving informal adviceTue, 14 Jul 2015 16:10 GMTDoes RBS deserve the cold shoulder?http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/does-rbs-deserve-the-cold-shoulder/3037122.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/does-rbs-deserve-the-cold-shoulder/3037122.articleWhich firms will have the balls to walk away from the RBS review?Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:05 GMTK&L Gates' Kalis: Greet change as an old friendhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/business-leadership-news/kl-gates-kalis-greet-change-as-an-old-friend/3037130.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/business-leadership-news/kl-gates-kalis-greet-change-as-an-old-friend/3037130.articlePeter Kalis discusses the ‘long game’ of running a firm.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:01 GMTCost is only part of firms’ property challengehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/cost-is-only-part-of-firms-property-challenge/3036879.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/cost-is-only-part-of-firms-property-challenge/3036879.articleThere could hardly be a more appropriate symbol of London’s current sky-high property prices than the tale of Boodle Hatfield.Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:05 GMTTime to start thinking about firm locationhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/time-to-start-thinking-about-firm-location/3036822.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/time-to-start-thinking-about-firm-location/3036822.articleFirms need to juggle real estate costs with providing a modern environment.Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:00 GMTThe Lord Janner U-turn: what is the public interest in a trial of the act?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lord-janner-u-turn-what-is-the-public-interest-in-a-trial-of-the-act/3036916.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lord-janner-u-turn-what-is-the-public-interest-in-a-trial-of-the-act/3036916.articleThis week’s U-turn concerning the decision to prosecute Lord Janner for alleged child sex offences has thrown a spotlight onto a procedure in English criminal law called the “trial of the act”.Fri, 3 Jul 2015 15:36 GMTInnovation in law firms – where is it?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/innovation-in-law-firms-where-is-it/3036588.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/innovation-in-law-firms-where-is-it/3036588.articleFirms that let talented, tech-savvy thinkers go are losing out to New Law upstarts that are deploying hardcore R&amp;D to break down barriers Wed, 1 Jul 2015 16:01 GMTAsian firms continue outward push with globalising clientshttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/asian-firms-continue-outward-push-with-globalising-clients/3036653.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/asian-firms-continue-outward-push-with-globalising-clients/3036653.articleThis week sees the publication of the third Asia-Pacific 150 report.Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTCalm down: it’s only the Civil Codehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/calm-down-its-only-the-civil-code/3036599.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/calm-down-its-only-the-civil-code/3036599.articleAs students of French history will know, down the years the summer months in Paris have echoed to the sound of revolution.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:54 GMTGood lawyers relish the challenge of changehttp://www.thelawyer.com/good-lawyers-relish-the-challenge-of-change/3036253.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/good-lawyers-relish-the-challenge-of-change/3036253.articleIt’s not true that the legal industry is behind the times – in fact, innovation has always been a big part of what makes law such a satisfying profession.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTIn-housers at home in the comfort zonehttp://www.thelawyer.com/in-housers-at-home-in-the-comfort-zone/3036464.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/in-housers-at-home-in-the-comfort-zone/3036464.articleIf you work in-house, are you frustrated by the uninspiring service or lack of innovation your external legal services providers offer you?Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTPortland, Great Portland Streethttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/portland-great-portland-street/3036449.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/portland-great-portland-street/3036449.article#Firstworldproblems no 1: being irritated by the OpenTable booking message telling me I can only have the table for a two-hour slot. Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:53 GMTGender pay gap is down to more than a dearth of women at the tophttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/gender-pay-gap-is-down-to-more-than-a-dearth-of-women-at-the-top/3036193.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/gender-pay-gap-is-down-to-more-than-a-dearth-of-women-at-the-top/3036193.articleOur salary survey attracted more than 6,000 responses.Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00 GMT​Ham Yard, Sohohttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/ham-yard-soho/3036161.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/ham-yard-soho/3036161.articleI have lived in London for more years than I care to remember, but I have never before been to Ham Yard, slap, tickle and bang in the middle of Soho.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:23 GMTInteresting times for in-housershttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/interesting-times-for-in-housers/3035918.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/interesting-times-for-in-housers/3035918.articleThis week’s issue of The Lawyer is all about the challenges facing in-house lawyers in a continually testing environment.Mon, 8 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTLaw needs disruption, not innovationhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/law-needs-disruption-not-innovation/3035806.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/law-needs-disruption-not-innovation/3035806.articleFirms need to do more than just update their IT systems to beat the competition.Mon, 8 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTThe public sector’s not what it was – it's much betterhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-public-sectors-not-what-it-was-its-much-better/3035724.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-public-sectors-not-what-it-was-its-much-better/3035724.articleLife has been tough for the public sector in the past few years, with spending cuts hitting home.Mon, 1 Jun 2015 00:02 GMTThe fight for London’s litigation world titlehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/the-fight-for-londons-litigation-world-title/3035603.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/the-fight-for-londons-litigation-world-title/3035603.articleLawyers must champion IT and infrastructure innovation to maintain the capital’s status as the pre-eminent disputes resolution centre.Mon, 1 Jun 2015 00:00 GMTAntidote, W1http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/antidote-w1/3035695.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/antidote-w1/3035695.articleNicky Richmond finds the perfect antidote for a booking disappointment at the tiny, but excellent, Antidote.Fri, 29 May 2015 00:01 GMTGetting to grips with corporate contractshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/getting-to-grips-with-corporate-contracts/3035349.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/getting-to-grips-with-corporate-contracts/3035349.articleContractual blind spots affect not only general counsel, but whole companies too.Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00 GMTCulture, challenge and changehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/culture-challenge-and-change/3035447.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/culture-challenge-and-change/3035447.articleCultural change in the legal market is often slow - but usually critical.Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00 GMTThe Wild Rabbit, Kinghamhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-wild-rabbit-kingham/3035489.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-wild-rabbit-kingham/3035489.article“Can I have some of the vegetable curry”, said the man next to me at the Farmers’ Market. The voice sounded familiar. “Oh and some of the rice too, please”. I looked sideways. It was David Cameron.Fri, 22 May 2015 11:28 GMTListing the benefitshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/listing-the-benefits/3035450.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-business-leadership/listing-the-benefits/3035450.articleGateley’s intention to float on AIM, surprised the legal community last week as it is set to become the first law firm listed on a UK market.Thu, 21 May 2015 15:45 GMTDodd Frank comes to Hounslowhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/americas-opinion/dodd-frank-comes-to-hounslow/3035345.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/americas-opinion/dodd-frank-comes-to-hounslow/3035345.articleHounslow trader Navinder Singh Sarao faces almost certain extradition to the US for price manipulationTue, 19 May 2015 14:46 GMTThe truth about US firms in London: they’ve come further than you thinkhttp://www.thelawyer.com/the-truth-about-us-firms-in-london-theyve-come-further-than-you-think/3035203.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/the-truth-about-us-firms-in-london-theyve-come-further-than-you-think/3035203.articleTo what extent are US firms embedded within the UK corporate landscape?Mon, 18 May 2015 00:03 GMTYou say tomato: the problem with lateral hiring across the pondhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/you-say-tomato-the-problem-with-lateral-hiring-across-the-pond/3035008.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/you-say-tomato-the-problem-with-lateral-hiring-across-the-pond/3035008.articleLateral hiring has shed its former stigma and gained popularity, but mistakes are inevitable – particularly when firms from both the US and UK are involved.Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00 GMTRex & Mariano, Sohohttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/rex-and-mariano-soho/3035191.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/rex-and-mariano-soho/3035191.article”What do you mean we have to order using an iPad?”, says J, making her mind up in seconds and not in a good way. And the table is only for two hours because we are a party of fewer than five.Fri, 15 May 2015 00:30 GMTThe Truscott Arms, Maida Valehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-truscott-arms-maida-vale/3035038.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-truscott-arms-maida-vale/3035038.articleIt must be very confusing to live on the road known variously as Euston, Marylebone and Pentonville Road. One road, three names. It wasn’t always so; in 1857 the road’s name was changed from New Road to its current nomenclature.Mon, 11 May 2015 11:57 GMTThe many ways to make a global elitehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-many-ways-to-make-a-global-elite/3034986.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-many-ways-to-make-a-global-elite/3034986.articleToday’s cover story plotting the international office growth of Allen &amp; Overy (A&amp;O), Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters reveals some startling statistics.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00 GMTOil industry must turn this crisis into a catalysthttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/oil-industry-must-turn-this-crisis-into-a-catalyst/3034932.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/oil-industry-must-turn-this-crisis-into-a-catalyst/3034932.articleThe price of oil is not going up any time soon so operators must exploit the situation to create streamlined processes and ditch their ‘two tribes’ mentality.Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00 GMTHow law firms can survive disruption in the legal industryhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/how-law-firms-can-survive-disruption-in-the-legal-industry/3034937.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/how-law-firms-can-survive-disruption-in-the-legal-industry/3034937.articleThe legal industry is in the midst of massive disruption, at the core of which lies an apparent paradox.
Thu, 7 May 2015 17:06 GMTThe heartache of deception: My son is not minehttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-heartache-of-deception-my-son-is-not-mine/3034819.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-heartache-of-deception-my-son-is-not-mine/3034819.articleWhat price would one put on the anguish and heartache caused to a father who had been misled for 17 years that his ‘son’ was in fact the child of a secret lover of his wife?Tue, 5 May 2015 14:15 GMTFirms call competition into playhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/firms-call-competition-into-play/3034775.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/firms-call-competition-into-play/3034775.articleCompetition partner Paula Riedel’s departure from Linklaters to Kirkland &amp; Ellis last week generated considerable reader interest.Tue, 5 May 2015 00:00 GMTMore Shard, less Cheops – the new look of lawhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/more-shard-less-cheops-the-new-look-of-law/3034648.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/more-shard-less-cheops-the-new-look-of-law/3034648.articleAre firms’ strategies ready for the shake-up that artificial intelligence is set to bring?Mon, 4 May 2015 00:00 GMTPanton case highlights 'genuinely important' public interest issueshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/panton-case-highlights-genuinely-important-public-interest-issues/3034651.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/panton-case-highlights-genuinely-important-public-interest-issues/3034651.articleThe decision of the prosecution to offer no evidence against former News of the World journalist Lucy Panton ends a four-year saga she describes as a ‘hellish ordeal’, but wider issues remain.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:05 GMTWhat makes lawyers sing?http://www.thelawyer.com/news/people/legal-harmony/what-makes-lawyers-sing/3034475.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/people/legal-harmony/what-makes-lawyers-sing/3034475.articleThe next round of the Legal Harmony choir competition for lawyers kicks off next week - but what are the advantages to setting up a firm choir?Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:41 GMTKWM’s resurgence will be built on real estatehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/kwms-resurgence-will-be-built-on-real-estate/3034431.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/kwms-resurgence-will-be-built-on-real-estate/3034431.articleEye-catching defections tend to be from corporate or finance departments, so it was a nice change for us to report last week a notable news story in real estate, a practice area that – outside magic circle firms’ covert downsizing – rarely sees dramatic team moves.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:02 GMTWomen, teamwork and innovationhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/women-teamwork-and-innovation/3034300.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/women-teamwork-and-innovation/3034300.articleNow that more women are adding their skill and insight to the team game of law, the profession stands on the cusp of greatness.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00 GMTTrinity, Claphamhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/trinity-clapham/3034332.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/trinity-clapham/3034332.articleIt’s the unfairness of it that rankles. And it’s not like I haven’t dragged myself across the river to Clapham twice already in the last six months. It doesn’t seem entirely right that the good burghers of Clapham have not one, but three restaurants I’d be happy to eat at any day of the week.Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:01 GMTA call for a change in the law to support cyclistshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/a-call-for-a-change-in-the-law-to-support-cyclists/3034327.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/a-call-for-a-change-in-the-law-to-support-cyclists/3034327.articleThe Green Party has called for legislation aimed at protecting pedestrians and cyclists. Is now the right time?Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:31 GMTLearn from Gibson Dunn: get your crisis control plan in placehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/learn-from-gibson-dunn-get-your-crisis-control-plan-in-place/3034168.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/learn-from-gibson-dunn-get-your-crisis-control-plan-in-place/3034168.articleWhen Gibson Dunn &amp; Crutcher reported itself to the SRA last month it was sending a clear message: we’re acting decisively, quickly and we’re on top of this nightmare.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00 GMTResident non-domicile tax status under scrutinyhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/resident-non-domicile-tax-status-under-scrutiny/3034082.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/resident-non-domicile-tax-status-under-scrutiny/3034082.articleLabour’s non-dom plans could damage the UK’s status as a great place to move to and do business.Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:57 GMTOnwards and upwards for DLA Piper?http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/onwards-and-upwards-for-dla-piper/3033943.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/onwards-and-upwards-for-dla-piper/3033943.articleNearly four years after DLA Piper hired Tony Angel, the former Linklaters managing partner is calling it quits.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:02 GMTDiversity and global unity gives London and law firms the leadhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/diversity-and-global-unity-gives-london-and-law-firms-the-lead/3033824.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/diversity-and-global-unity-gives-london-and-law-firms-the-lead/3033824.articleBritain punches above its weight thanks to its cosmopolitan outlook, and law firms head the trend. But equality closer to home remains our flaw.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00 GMTWomen law firm leaders: The PR; the vision; the realityhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/women-law-firm-leaders-the-pr-the-vision-the-reality/3033895.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/women-law-firm-leaders-the-pr-the-vision-the-reality/3033895.articleGender diversity data suggests it’s time to change the value system.Thu, 9 Apr 2015 14:46 GMTInformation law in the ascendanthttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/information-law-in-the-ascendant/3033836.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/information-law-in-the-ascendant/3033836.articleTwo very different judgments confirm what many lawyers have known for years about information law.Thu, 9 Apr 2015 10:22 GMTPFI has ended, now what next?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/projects-and-infrastructure-opinion/pfi-has-ended-now-what-next/3033829.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/projects-and-infrastructure-opinion/pfi-has-ended-now-what-next/3033829.articleFollowing the Papworth Hospital PFI deal, the last ever, what has PFI achieved and which new financing models are emerging?Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:33 GMTIndependent firms can still be global http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/independent-firms-can-still-be-global/3033637.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/independent-firms-can-still-be-global/3033637.articleIndependence does not rule a firm out of top-level cross-border mandates.Mon, 6 Apr 2015 00:00 GMTIndustry comment: Mark Brandon, strategy director, Overture http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/industry-comment-mark-brandon-strategy-director-overture/3033349.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/industry-comment-mark-brandon-strategy-director-overture/3033349.articleFew lawyers have a ready answer to my favourite question, but they should.Mon, 6 Apr 2015 00:00 GMTAfrica has arrived – the signs are in private equityhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/africa-has-arrived-the-signs-are-in-private-equity/3033297.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/africa-has-arrived-the-signs-are-in-private-equity/3033297.articleMuch of the existing analysis of Africa as a legal market has centred on infrastructure projects and natural resources.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:02 GMTSolving the outsourcing dilemma: when to opt for contract lawyers and when to call Big Lawhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/solving-the-outsourcing-dilemma-when-to-opt-for-contract-lawyers-and-when-to-call-big-law/3033042.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/solving-the-outsourcing-dilemma-when-to-opt-for-contract-lawyers-and-when-to-call-big-law/3033042.articleThe specific issues that in-house legal counsel face mean their choice of outsourcer is not a straightforward matter of cost.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00 GMTHas The Change Happened Yet?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-management/has-the-change-happened-yet/3033300.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-management/has-the-change-happened-yet/3033300.articleUK firms might lead those in the US when it comes to change, but it’s coming to everyone, like it or not.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:00 GMTInvest in operations professionalshttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/invest-in-operations-professionals/3033005.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/invest-in-operations-professionals/3033005.articleProphets of change in the legal industry seem doomed to disappointment. Over the past two decades law firms have not torn up their structures; rather, change has been culturalMon, 23 Mar 2015 00:02 GMTThe machines are coming for your jobhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/the-machines-are-coming-for-your-job/3032827.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/the-machines-are-coming-for-your-job/3032827.articleThe commoditisation of artificial intelligence means many areas of the lawyer’s trade are at risk – including the ‘creative’ element.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00 GMTCourt fee hike will drive increase in arbitrationhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/litigation-opinion/court-fee-hike-will-drive-increase-in-arbitration/3033000.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/practice-areas/litigation-opinion/court-fee-hike-will-drive-increase-in-arbitration/3033000.articleHigher fees are likely to drive litigants away from the court and into alternative means of resolving disputes.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:33 GMTHunan, Londonhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/hunan-london/3032953.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/hunan-london/3032953.articleNicky Richmond takes her tastebuds for a whirl to Hunan, relinquishes choice and has an excellent meal.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:48 GMTBudget overview: one for the votershttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/uk-opinion/budget-overview-one-for-the-voters/3032909.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/regions/uk-opinion/budget-overview-one-for-the-voters/3032909.articleDisentangling meaningful tax policy changes from the rhetoric of a pre-election Budget is a mercifully infrequent pastime, says Skadden tax counsel Alex Jupp.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:56 GMT​The Jeremy Clarkson conundrum: violence at workhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-jeremy-clarkson-conundrum-violence-at-work/3032895.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-jeremy-clarkson-conundrum-violence-at-work/3032895.articleJeremy Clarkson’s ‘fracas’ in a row over food does not necessarily point to automatic dismissal.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:08 GMTCross-border referrals don’t come easyhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/cross-border-referrals-dont-come-easy/3032735.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/cross-border-referrals-dont-come-easy/3032735.articleReferral relationships are key to success, whatever the size of your firm.Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00 GMTLast day at MIPIMhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/last-day-at-mipim/3032744.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/last-day-at-mipim/3032744.articleApologies for lateness today. Anyone at MIPIM will understand why. Frankly, you’re lucky to be getting a blog at all.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:17 GMTThursday - Day 3http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/thursday-day-3/3032699.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/thursday-day-3/3032699.articleIt’s Thursday, and it has been a busy few days, Wednesday was the usual hectic mix of meetings and parties; this year I preferred Uber to using my legs to get from the Martinez to the Raddison Blu.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:10 GMTMIPIM Day 3http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-3/3032693.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-3/3032693.articleThere was many a bleary eye this morning as day three of MIPIM got started…albeit slowly.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:15 GMTMIPIM Day 2http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-2/3032650.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-2/3032650.articleIf yesterday was a chance for everyone to settle in, then day two of MIPIM is already living up to its reputation of being the busiest of the week.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:44 GMTDay one in Canneshttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/day-one-in-cannes/3032609.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/day-one-in-cannes/3032609.articleWelcome to MIPIM 2015. The 26th gathering of the world’s leading real estate professionals officially opens this morning in sunny Cannes. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:57 GMTMIPIM Day 1http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-1/3032608.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/practice-areas/real-estate-news/mipim-2015-blogs/mipim-day-1/3032608.articleJust a single glance at the overstuffed diary makes me feel a little anxious. I work out that this is my 19th MIPIM, and that we were in another century when I first started my annual pilgrimage to the Croisette.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:53 GMTWright "get on with it" case highlights divorce awards discriminationhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/wright-get-on-with-it-case-highlights-divorce-awards-discrimination/3032557.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/wright-get-on-with-it-case-highlights-divorce-awards-discrimination/3032557.articleThe Wright Court of Appeal case highlights tension faced when making matrimonial finance orders that are fair to the breadwinner and the home-maker.Mon, 9 Mar 2015 16:34 GMTRecruitment system is now at riskhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/recruitment-system-is-now-at-risk/3032502.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/recruitment-system-is-now-at-risk/3032502.articleLast week’s news of SRA plans to withdraw from the Graduate Recruitment Code touched a nerve.Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:02 GMTChina Watch: Will Dentons-Dacheng merger open door?http://www.thelawyer.com/china-watch-will-dentons-dacheng-merger-open-door/3032331.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/china-watch-will-dentons-dacheng-merger-open-door/3032331.articleWill other firms follow Dentons and Dacheng into merger? Mon, 9 Mar 2015 00:01 GMTThe Gay Hussarhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-gay-hussar/3032465.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-gay-hussar/3032465.articleNicky Richmond goes back in time to the Gay Hussar, where the food is average but the ambience outstanding.Fri, 6 Mar 2015 00:01 GMTThe big squeeze on office costshttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-big-squeeze-on-office-costs/3032221.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-big-squeeze-on-office-costs/3032221.articleAre you reading this while snugly ensconced in your warehouse-sized corner office? Does that make you a dinosaur? Yep, probably.Mon, 2 Mar 2015 00:00 GMTBrandon: Ethical implications and the rule of lawhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/brandon-ethical-implications-and-the-rule-of-law/3032059.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/brandon-ethical-implications-and-the-rule-of-law/3032059.articleThe law may traditionally be blind, but today’s firms should carefully consider their ethical stance when choosing which companies to act for.Mon, 2 Mar 2015 00:00 GMTSt John, Farringdonhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/st-john-farringdon/3032168.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/st-john-farringdon/3032168.articleNicky Richmond looks for comfort food - and finds it - at Farringdon restaurant St JohnThu, 26 Feb 2015 17:20 GMTHow to navigate your mergerhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/how-to-navigate-your-merger/3031999.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/how-to-navigate-your-merger/3031999.articleMergers in the legal world are not rare and they may yet become commonplace.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:06 GMTAddressing law’s need for changehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/addressing-laws-need-for-change/3031924.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/addressing-laws-need-for-change/3031924.articleThis week’s feature on Royal Mail offers a master class in cultural change.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:01 GMTKitty Fisher’s, Mayfairhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/kitty-fishers-mayfair/3031856.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/kitty-fishers-mayfair/3031856.article“Can I please have a gin and Slimline?” “Oh, we don’t have Slimline,” says the man who must be the boss, such is his proprietorial air.Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:01 GMTMarginalised as a woman in the UAE? Emphatically, 'no'http://www.thelawyer.com/marginalised-as-a-woman-in-the-uae-emphatically-no/3031732.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/marginalised-as-a-woman-in-the-uae-emphatically-no/3031732.articleWestern misconceptions about opportunities for female professionals in the UAE persist. Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:24 GMTThe Global Law Summit: Celebrate what’s great about UK lawhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-global-law-summit-celebrate-whats-great-about-uk-law/3031682.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/the-global-law-summit-celebrate-whats-great-about-uk-law/3031682.articleNext week one of the biggest legal market events of the year will roll into London. It should be good – it’s been 800 years in the making.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:02 GMTPied à Terre, Fitzrovia http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/pied-terre-fitzrovia/3031631.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/pied-terre-fitzrovia/3031631.articleNicky Richmond is surprised and delighted by the Michelin-starred treats on offer at Pied à Terre.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:14 GMTWill the UK begin to regulate Bitcoins in 2015?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/will-the-uk-begin-to-regulate-bitcoins-in-2015/3031504.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/will-the-uk-begin-to-regulate-bitcoins-in-2015/3031504.articleThe UK needs a light touch, regulatory regime focused on virtual currency exchanges.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:44 GMTRide the wave of change, don’t resist ithttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/ride-the-wave-of-change-dont-resist-it/3031389.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/ride-the-wave-of-change-dont-resist-it/3031389.articleAddleshaws’ move into flexible resourcing shows how quickly this part of the legal services market is moving.Mon, 9 Feb 2015 00:00 GMTEmpower the North to galvanise growthhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/empower-the-north-to-galvanise-growth/3031216.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/empower-the-north-to-galvanise-growth/3031216.articleNorthern cities will need more than token devolved power to become an economic powerhouseMon, 9 Feb 2015 00:00 GMTThe Smoking Goat, Sohohttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-smoking-goat-soho/3031329.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/the-smoking-goat-soho/3031329.articleNicky Richmond regrets not taking wet wipes to the Smoking Goat in Soho. For the wings.Fri, 6 Feb 2015 00:01 GMTHouse husbands, gender imbalance and divorce lawhttp://www.thelawyer.com/briefings/family/house-husbands-gender-imbalance-and-divorce-law/3031247.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/briefings/family/house-husbands-gender-imbalance-and-divorce-law/3031247.articleThe case of a ‘house husband’ being granted leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal over a financial settlement in divorce proceedings has re-opened the gender argument in family proceedings. Tue, 3 Feb 2015 12:54 GMTWinning the Gen Y recruiting gamehttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/winning-the-gen-y-recruiting-game/3031090.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/winning-the-gen-y-recruiting-game/3031090.articleTalk to anyone over 35 about Generation Y and the complaints are predictable. They’re not interested in grunt work; they want the top job from the moment they join; they can’t live without their phones; they have a short attention span.Mon, 2 Feb 2015 00:02 GMTMaze, Mayfairhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/maze-mayfair/3031091.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/maze-mayfair/3031091.articleNicky Richmond gets lost in the tasteless sushi and scary prices at Maze in Mayfair.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:01 GMTLeadership: Developing effective executive committeeshttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-management/leadership-developing-effective-executive-committees/3031060.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/the-lawyer-management/leadership-developing-effective-executive-committees/3031060.articleLaw firms have always relied on technically brilliant lawyers to help build their reputation. In the future this may well not be sufficient.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:29 GMTIn-housers to the fore in our Hot 100http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/in-housers-to-the-fore-in-our-hot-100/3030822.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/in-housers-to-the-fore-in-our-hot-100/3030822.articleWelcome to one of our most-awaited issues of the year, in which we unveil our Hot 100 lawyers for 2015.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:03 GMTAfter the easy fixes, what next for diversity?http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/after-the-easy-fixes-what-next-for-diversity/3030831.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/behind-the-law/industry-leaders/after-the-easy-fixes-what-next-for-diversity/3030831.articleLaw is in the vanguard of change when it comes to promoting diversity in the workplace, but much remains to be done in the office and beyond.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00 GMT​Thinking of becoming a freelance lawyer? Five things to considerhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/thinking-of-becoming-a-freelance-lawyer-five-things-to-consider/3030829.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/thinking-of-becoming-a-freelance-lawyer-five-things-to-consider/3030829.articleTop tips for lawyers looking at going freelance.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:10 GMTFera in Claridges, Mayfairhttp://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/fera-in-claridges-mayfair/3030790.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/analysis/opinion/the-lawyer-eats/fera-in-claridges-mayfair/3030790.articleNicky Richmond might be in love with Claridges, but she is slightly less enamoured with its restaurant.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:01 GMTWhy the Cooley effect is one to watchhttp://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/why-the-cooley-effect-is-one-to-watch/3030496.article
http://www.thelawyer.com/news/leader/why-the-cooley-effect-is-one-to-watch/3030496.articleIt took a while, but it was worth it. Cooley’s launch in London had been awaited for over a year, but it didn’t diminish the impact. Indeed, The Lawyer’s revelation ten days ago that the firm was opening in the UK with 19 partners dominated our most-read stories list.Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:02 GMT